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Owners Diamond Simms and Jackee Welch

May 29, 2020 02:47PM ● By Tara Spencer

Diamond Simms and her mother Jackee Welch own and operate Emery's Cafe, specializing in Southern style cuisine and soul food.

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Bartender Salvador Robles

May 29, 2020 02:46PM ● By Tara Spencer

Salvador Robles had only worked in the service industry for one year and a couple of months when the pandemic hit. He is also a local musician and a freelance writer.

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Security Mario Olivas

May 29, 2020 02:45PM ● By Tara Spencer

If he had the time and the money, Mario Olivas said he would own his own business. For now, he works as a quality inspector for Paxton & Vierling Steel and as security at Sullivan's Bar.

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General Manager Joe Mullin

May 29, 2020 02:42PM ● By Tara Spencer

Joe Mullin has worked at Mr. Toad in the Old Market since 2002, making him a familiar face in the neighborhood.

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Barback Taylor Long

May 29, 2020 02:41PM ● By Tara Spencer

Born and raised in North Omaha, Taylor Long started working when he was 16. The 28-year-old was working as a barback at Beercade in Benson when the pandemic hit.

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Bartender Ryan Langenegger

May 29, 2020 02:40PM ● By Tara Spencer

Ryan Langenegger worked at Brickway Brewery & Distillery before making his way to Benson, where he now works at The Sydney, The Waiting Room, and Reverb Lounge.

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Bartender/Manager Amanda Kephart

May 29, 2020 02:38PM ● By Tara Spencer

Amanda Kephart has held nearly every position, from dishwashing to managing, even working as a wedding DJ for about a year.

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Owner/Operators Wayne and Karla Dinges

May 29, 2020 02:32PM ● By Tara Spencer

Smoking meat has always been a hobby for Wayne Dinges, but now he gets to make it his main gig and full-time passion at Smokin Barrel BBQ

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Owner/Operator Kanta (Joy) Chumphuanghiran and daughter Xena

May 29, 2020 02:31PM ● By Tara Spencer

Kanta (Joy) Chumphuanghiran's restaurant Thai Street Food was open for little more than a week before they had to shut their doors due to the pandemic.

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Chef Hugo Cardona

May 29, 2020 02:29PM ● By Tara Spencer

Hugo Cardona works at Caddy’s Kitchen & Cocktails, The Salty Dog Bar & Grill, Caddy’s Parkside Grill, and Big Kel’s Pizza & Wings.

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Alzuri, Spirit Guide

May 29, 2020 02:28PM ● By Tara Spencer

Alzuri's job at Spirit World is managing the store, hosting events, and tasting all the new items that come in to ensure the staff has the knowledge to share with customers.

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Quin Slovak, Irish mural, Donohue's Pub
Bringing A Taste Of Their Homeland: Immigrants Diversify Omaha Food Scene

May 29, 2020 11:38AM ● By Tim Trudell

Omaha’s immigration story has been told through food—from Irish to Mexican fare. It’s easy to find restaurants here featuring comestibles from around the world.

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